Slab Rounded Ulgi 4 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, approachable, softened slab, high-impact, readable display, retro utility, rounded slab, soft corners, blunt serifs, ink-trap feel, high contrast-free.
A heavy, monoline slab-serif with generously rounded corners and blunt, bracketless serifs that read as soft rectangles. Strokes are uniform and dense, with compact counters and a slightly condensed, tightly packed rhythm in text. Curves are deliberately softened (notably in bowls and shoulders), giving the forms a cushioned feel; joins and interior corners show small notches that add an ink-trap-like texture. Uppercase shapes are robust and blocky, while the lowercase maintains simple, sturdy construction with a clear two-storey “a” and a single-storey “g”; figures are thick and highly legible with the same rounded slab treatment.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium blocks where a bold, characterful slab texture is desirable—posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for editorial callouts and labels where a friendly, sturdy voice and strong legibility are priorities.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, combining a utilitarian, industrial sturdiness with a nostalgic, mid-century display flavor. Rounded slabs and softened terminals keep it friendly rather than severe, making it feel inviting and slightly playful even at heavier sizes.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong slab-serif presence without harshness, using rounded corners and softened serifs to keep the tone personable. Its dense color and simplified construction suggest an intention to perform well in display settings while remaining readable in larger text blocks.
The texture in running text is dark and even, with minimal stroke modulation and strong serif presence creating a confident, poster-like color. The rounded terminals reduce sharpness at small sizes, while the tight apertures and compact counters emphasize a bold, punchy silhouette.